Monalisa's POV
I adjusted on the bed and slowly opened my eyes. Oh! It is morning.
I rubbed my bleary eyes, yawned and sat up. The pillows were still in the positions I left them last night, but Alex wasn't on the bed. I looked down, his bathroom slippers were still on the floor but his shoe was gone.
I grinned. Today must be a good day. I muttered some prayers before getting down from the bed. Mum had taught me to always say a prayer before starting each day but sometimes I end up forgetting to do so.
I ambled over to the window and pushed open the curtains, causing the rays of sunshine to force their way into the room. I paused, staring through the glass windows; I could see a nice view of the city from where I stood. I still can't believe that I am currently lodged in one of the best five star hotels in Chicago.
Could this be the life I have always yearned for? A life in which I and my mum can easily get whatever we want and not let anyone look down on us or make us feel less important.
I let out a sigh and shook off the thoughts. Today is a good day and I won't let anything ruin it. I turned on the volume of the music player which was hung on the wall, beside the flat television.
I hummed to the popular Ariana Grande music as I arranged my clothes into the wardrobe. I picked up a skimpy gown, it was so short and transparent. The neck looked so low that i can easily detect that it would barely cover my boobs.
Eww! I don't remember getting something like this, I am sure this must be the handwork of my mother in-law. She is so full of naughty ideas.
I chuckled and wrapped it up in a nylon and hid inside my box. I whirled around and my eyes fell on the tray of plates on the table.
Breakfast has already been served?
I ambled over to the table and uncovered the plate to behold my fluffy pancakes coated in honey syrup.
I have always watched George hotel advertise this pancake on the television and I have always yearned to have a taste of it. I remembered saving some money with my best friend, Kate.
We both wanted it but it was for the rich and we couldn't afford it. If only she was here...
I quickly brushed my teeth and took my bath. I changed into a casual wear, blue short and a white top. I sat on the chair and munched on the pancakes. I took some pictures and videos. When I get home, I will show them to Kate.
I heard the door cracked open and I
whipped around to see Alex. He was dressed in a white dress shirt and blue trouser coupled with dark blue shoes. My smile changed into a frown.
"How were you able to open the door?"
"The keys" He answered, shaking the keys and I gave him a derisive look.
" What? You might plan to lock me outside the room, so I had to take my own keys. I don't trust you, even a bit"
I hissed and returned back to my pancakes. It's just as delicious as it's looks. I will definitely bring mum and Kate here to try this out too.
"Hey! Excuse me. I need your help with something" I heard Alex say.
I paused and blinked my eyes in disbelief. If I heard correctly, Alexander Marvins needs my help? Tsh. That sounds funny. Maybe, my ears are playing games with me. I shook my head and inserted my fork into the last pancake and slowly brought it closer to my mouth with my eyes closed. This is the last pancake and I am going to enjoy every bit of it.
At that moment, I heard a bang on the table causing me to jerk back in shock and the pancake to drop from my hand to the tray on the table. What the heck!
"I am talking to you bitch! How dare you snub me?" Alex growled.
"My fluffy pancake" I shrieked out.
"Why are you acting as if it is big deal, it is just a pancake" He bickered.
" That is what you think. But this means a lot to me, why did you have to ruin everything?" I sadly said.
He let out a deep sigh and sat down on the chair directly opposite mine.
"I..I.. didn't mean to...I.."
I quickly cut him off. " Is the explanation supposed to bring back my pancake? Huh?"
" Easy! Easy." He exclaimed with his hands up in the air. "Fine, I will treat you to a dinner where you will be served pancakes. A much better one than this. Is that okay?"
With precipitous speed, my anger disappeared into thin air. I looked up to him. "Is that a promise?"
"Yes it is. Will you listen to me now?"
I exhaled. Was I a bit extreme now?
"What do you want?"
He leaned forward. "I want to leave the hotel to go see Lena but I can't because mum has sent someone to watch us"
" To watch us?" I exclaimed.
He nooded in the affirmative. " I was about getting into my car a few hours ago when I noticed that there was a particular man who had consistently followed me from the receptionist hall to the garage. I accosted him and he boldly told me that he was sent by mum. When I called her she confirmed it and told me that she is trying to protect us and make sure nothing goes wrong with our honeymoon" He explained.
" Oh my gosh! Could it be that she is suspecting us?" I gasped.
" I just hope she isn't. She will be heartbroken if she finds out that our marriage is just a charade. So I need your help."
" And how can I be of help?"
" I want to see Lena and I want you to go with me so that the bodyguard won't be suspicious, since you are with me"
" Lena? Your girlfriend?" I exclaimed. And he nooded.
"Are you freaking kidding me? Why would I go with you to see your girlfriend?" I snapped.
Alex had told me about his girlfriend before we signed the marriage contract. We both agreed to not interfere with each other's life and it doesn't matter to me if he has many girls outside.
But why in the world will I go with him to watch them have fun while I just stare?
Alexander POV"Are you freaking kidding me? Why would I go with you to see your girlfriend?" Monalisa snapped.I know it will be difficult to convince her to go with me but I don't have any other choice. I don't want mum to find out the truth about my marriage, she will be shattered and I don't want that. I can't forget how happy she was when I brought Monalisa home, I am sure she must have been looking forward to that day."I know this would make you uncomfortable but I have no choice.""And what made you think that I will help you? "" Because you are my wife"She cackled. " That sounds weird"I leaned closer to her on the table. "Come on baby. You're such a sweet and kind lady and you wouldn't decline to help such a gentleman like me" I softly whispered, staring into her eyes.I hope this works! She kept staring at me as I blinked in anticipation."Is that supposed to make me change my mind?" She asked, confused.I nooded." No.. it's not going to work on me" "I guess so" I shrug
Alexander's POV"Let go of me" Lena almost yelled and pulled her hand off mine, as soon as we got to a small tent which was some metres away from the garden."Come on baby. You can give me a hug now, I have really missed you"" Stop it Alex. Just stop it." She replied and adjusted back." What? Or didn't you miss me too?" I asked confused."Don't you think this is the right time to give me an explanation? How long have you been in love with her? " She fired with folded arms." Love? Yuck. I am not in love with her. I only got married to her because I had no choice and moreover, it is just a contract marriage."" Contract marriage? What do you mean by that? "I explained everything to her. "You might not fall in love with her but what if she does. I mean, it's the dream of every lady out there to be with you"" You don't have to worry, Monalisa is different. She hates the rich because of the bad past experiences she had with them. She hates me"Why does it sound sad? " It's a good th
Anita's POV" These are the pictures ma" John said handing over some pictures to me.John is a private investigator. I had hired him to go after Alex and monalisa and keep an eye over them. I don't know why but I just can't bring myself to believe that my son has finally gotten married. Alex has always said No to marriage whenever I brought the issue up but after his father threatened to transfer his share of the properties to his step brother, Alex suddenly brought back a lady home claiming to be married to her. Could it be that they are not truly married?No. I just hope my suspicions are wrong. And even if they are right, I will do everything in my power to make sure their marriage works. My poor son really needs a lady who would love him and teach him how to love.I let out a sigh. I brought out the pictures from the envelope. I couldn't help but to smile at what I was seeing. They looked so happy and cute together. I don't know why but I like this Monalisa and I feel she will m
Hana's POVI sat restlessly on the couch as I watch Anita put all her effort to make sure the house is beautifully designed to welcome the arrival of Alex and his wife.The duo had travelled to Chicago for a five days honeymoon and they are supposed to be back today. " Put the blue flowers here and the red ones over there" Anita instructed the maids. "Be careful, this flower jars are very expensive"Why is she acting as if the president of the country is paying us a visit. It's just the arrival of Alex and his middle class wife. "I want this house to smell nice, I don't want my daughter in law and his husband to be uncomfortable"When I couldn't bear it anymore, I walked over to Anita." What is wrong with you Anita? Monalisa should be the one doing this and not you" I said. She looked at me, surprised. " What are you saying Hana? She is just coming back from her honeymoon and needs to rest with her husband."" Why do you make it sound as if she has been working throughout her hone
Monalisa's POV"Why do I feel like your aunt hates me?" I complained as we both got into our room.Alex didn't reply, rather he sat tiredly on the couch and let out a deep breath. I hissed."First it was your girlfriend and now your aunt? What have I done to them?" " Lena? What did she say to you?" He asked. I knew it. He only cares about his stupid girlfriend."It is none of your business. Just tell her to stay out of my way or I am going to put her in her place" I spat, putting off my necklace, bracelet and earrings.He shrugged. "You ladies can end up killing yourselves, it is none of my business."Is he kidding me? " I have more important things on my mind; just like how to go to work tomorrow. I'm sure mum won't let me go" He added." Why?"" Isn't obvious? Because we just came back from honeymoon."" What? That can't happen. You have to leave the house tomorrow or we will end up killing ourselves" I shrieked.The room went quiet as we both think of a solution to our current p
Monalisa's POVI peered at the young lady in the mirror who was staring back at me with a beautiful smile on her face and I was satisfied with what I saw. I picked my bag and clacked down to make myself a coffee before going to meet Kate, my best friend. It has been a while we saw and I can't wait to tell her everything that has happened in the past few days.Mum wasn't in the foyer nor that witch called Hana. Thank goodness! I sauntered over to the kitchen, made my warm coffee and gulped it all down. How I love it's flavor!I always start my day with this coffee and I kinda believe that helps to make my day a better one, kinda childish right? I know.Just as I was about walking out of the kitchen, I collided with someone. "Sorry" I muttered. I looked up and to my disappointment it was Hana. "Are you blind? Huh? " She snarled."Sorry. It wasn't a deliberate action""Just shut up! I know you did it on purpose to spite me, you don't have to pretend" At this moment, I think I have ha
Monalisa's POV Kate let out a belch as she gulped down the orange juice. "Sorry" She said with a chuckle. I shook my head as I beckoned on the waiter to clear the table. We had both devoured every bit of the pancake such that not even a bit was found on the disposable plates."Thank goodness you are fine. I was almost thinking that something bad has happened to you." Kate whined." Sorry..I was so occupied with the honeymoon. Moreover, I wanted to surprise you" " It's okay. When will you introduce your husband to me? I have always dreamt of sharing a handshake with Mr Alex and I didn't know that my dream was going to be a reality so soon" She chuckled.I shot her a hard stare. " Don't you dare speak about that Alex with so much enthusiasm ever again! I hate him. We both hate the rich remember?"" Yeah i know. But my mindset has changed after watching you interact freely with me amidst your current high status. You have become rich but that doesn't mean you are also bad right?"" Don
Monalisa's POVI hissed continuously as I walked to and fro the room with my eyes glued to my phone's screen. I and Alex had agreed to pay my mum a visit today but it's already past six in the evening and he is not yet back home. He is not even picking my calls.Mum has been discharged from the hospital three days ago but I couldn't go to visit her because I don't know how I would explain things to her without causing her health to deteriorate. But I believe it would be better if I go with Alex at least that would be a prove that I am truly married. I know mum, she would never believe that I got married to a rich man until she sees it for herself - she knows of how much I hated the rich.I dialed Alex number again and this time, it was switched off. No! Alex can't do this to me. I really want to see my mum, I have missed her a lot.I dialed his number again and I got the same response; switched off. At that moment, I felt tears well up in my eyes as I fell on the bed. How can Alex do